# K972928: Kerboull Cross

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Howmedica, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 3, 1997 after 87 days
- Product code: JDI (Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3350
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K962007 (1996). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K962007: Protrusion Cages, Depuy, Inc. (1996) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The Kerbouil Cross is intended to be used to reconstruct the acetabulum in primary and/or revision total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, this device is used to reinforce the. medial wall of the acetabulum to achieve stable fixation of the acetabular component in the presence of a deficient or weakened medial wall caused by severe inflammatory disease, fracture of the medial wall, or failed total hip arthroplasty.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K972928
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology